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SFMV — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:03:22 +0100

Today I visited three agriculture vendors very close together north of Sarasota. Cherokee Cuttings(Terra Ceia),BrownsGroves(Parish) and Maybry's ( My mothers Garden- Wimauma).With limited space on the update I'm going to highlight one a week.
Cherokee Cuttings- take 75 north to Ellenton exit (rt301) go east a few miles to Earie rd (left 2.5 miles).Henry has been asking me for years to visit his nursery. When I took the sharp corner that leads to the nursery I was amazed the size of the gRead More...

The Blue Peony to Launch New Line of Organic Baby and Kids Goods

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:33:22 +0100

We have so much going on over at The Blue Peony; our website is officially up and running, please visit us at www.thebluepeony.com, and we are also excited to announce:

Next Saturday July, 31 The Blue Peony officially launches our new line of "Under the Sea" organic, handcrafted baby goods at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market! To celebrate the launch’ free sea urcRead More...

Empanadas on Main: From Argentina to Main Street (sunday's paper)

SFMV — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:36:40 +0100

One of our vendors was featured on the Herald Tribune Sunday's paper.

Krystina Muller with Sharper than New, was recently featured Style Magazine!

SFMV — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

We are proud to announce that one of our vendors, Krystina Muller with Sharper than New, was recently featured Style Magazine! Please take a minute to read this great article about her knife sharpening services offered Saturdays at the Sarasota Farmers Market. Stop this Saturday to congratulate her and to get all of your knives, scissors and garden tools sharpened!

For more informatiRead More...

Farmers Market vendor featured on ABC7: Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas

SFMV — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:47:11 +0100

Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas vendor and the Farmers Market where featured yesterday on ABC7's CHEF JUDI'S DISH segment. Stefania Fochi form Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas (www.peperonatapasta.com) explained how to prepare a home made beef empanada.

Jimi Gee's Jr. All Star Band at The Sarasota Farmers Market

SFMV — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:34:13 +0100

The Jimi Gee's Jr. All Star Band played last Saturday at The Farmers Market.

St Pete College Steel Drum Band at the Sarasota Farmers Market

SFMV — Mon, 31 May 2010 07:18:23 +0100

SPC Steel Drum Band Playing at the Sarasota Farmers Market led by Joe Braccio

Four Booker High school VPA students were selected as extras by Capture Pictures

SFMV — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:27:54 +0100

Four Booker High school VPA (theater) students were selected as extras by Capture Pictures producers of the national Taco John’s commercial shot this weekend at the market. Students were treated like stars for the day and got an experience of a life time. The director was very impressed with their performances. Thanks Booker High !!!

Sarasota Farmers Market Donation to The Warren Back Program

SFMV — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:15:22 +0100

The farmers market has made it’s first donation to The Warren Back program that supply school lunches for kid’s in need in Sarasota. This weeks donation was paid for by Capture Pictures a production company shooting a commercial at the farmers Market. A big thanks to Shawn Prouse for the donation and a beginning of a great relationship with worthy backpack cause.

LIVE VIDEO FEED of the market every saturday morning.

SFMV — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:06:23 +0100

Watch live video from sarasotafm on Justin.tv

Check this recording of the LIVE FEED form last Saturday and come back next Saturday to come up live on the video feed.

Mabry's Market Opening in Wimauma - The Store with a Difference!

SFMV — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:54:50 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 4/22/10

"Eat Local" is the guiding force behind a new store opening this Tuesday (April 27) in Wimauma. Mabry's Market brings some of the tastiest foods of our area to the residents of South Shore. Sisters Susan Bishop and Kathy Oliver, owner/operators of a family farm business, have been networking with other small farms for many years, selling their goods through local farmers markets and an innovative on-line market. "This new store is anoRead More...

Mote Day is coming to the Sarasota Farmers Market May 1st

SFMV — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:20:06 +0100

Mote Marine's Mobile Exhibit is coming to the Sarasota Farmers Market! Be sure to stop by Lemon Ave. and State Street on Saturday May 1st, 7am-1pm, for some family fun and great seefood!

Maggie's Seafood will be selling tasty and sustainably-produced Siberian sturgeon grown at Mote
Visit Mote's Mobile Exhibit - the Aquarium on wheels. It fRead More...

The Farmers Market going GREEN

SFMV — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:51:18 +0100

Peter Burkard chairman of the green committee is pictured with market sign promoting new and on going green projects he is developing. ( sign by Ron Genta )

1st Annual Sarasota Farmers Market Spring Parade of Pups!

SFMV — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:42:18 +0100

Come see the Spring Parade of Pups at the Sarasota Farmers Market on Saturday May 8th, Mothers Day Weekend. Be sure to bring your best dressed 4-legged friends! Pre-registration begins at 9:30 am. Parade starts at 10:30 am. Fun for the entire family!

All proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County (www.hssc.org)

Second Chance Last Opportunity at the Sarasota Farmers Market

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:53:13 +0100

Today we have at the market local non-profit Second Chance Last Opportunity

SCLO provides a variety of educational training programs, street outreach, and inspirational youth programming to at-risk teens, teen mothers, low income families and the homeless who face multiple health, social and Read More...

Second Chance Last Opportunity will be at the market every second Saturday of the month

SFMV — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:06:05 +0100

Local Non-profit Second Chance Last Opportunity will be at the market every second Saturday of the month.
If you want to learn more about them go to www.secondchancelastopportunity.com